Behaviour Mentor

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a dedicated Behaviour Mentor to support students at a Birmingham-area school.

The role focuses on vulnerable young people with a range of needs, promoting positive behaviours and resilience to improve engagement in lessons. You will work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team to create a safe, supportive environment and help students develop coping strategies for emotional and social challenges.

Qualifications

• Has a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, resilience and strong communication skills.
• Is confident managing challenging behaviour and supporting students with a range of needs.
• Can build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.
• Takes a proactive, flexible and consistent approach.
• Has experience in behaviour support, mentoring, youth work, pastoral care or a similar role. Candidates with transferable experience are encouraged to apply, including those from care, youth work, sports coaching, psychology or other support-based backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for students with behavioural, emotional and social needs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with students from vulnerable backgrounds.
• Supporting students to manage their emotions, regulate their behaviour and develop effective coping strategies.
• Helping students engage with lessons, follow school routines and access learning.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies and promoting positive choices.
• De-escalating challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team.
• Creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where students feel valued and understood.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Behaviour management

Boundary setting

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people and making a positive difference in their lives?

We are seeking a dedicated, resilient and compassionate Behaviour Mentor to join a school in Rubery, supporting students from vulnerable backgrounds with a range of additional needs and behavioural challenges.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning, develop positive behaviours and achieve their full potential. The role is available to start ASAP on a long-term basis.

The Role

As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students who may require additional emotional, social and behavioral support. You will play a key role in helping them engage with education, build confidence and develop the skills needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support for students with behavioural, emotional and social needs.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with students from vulnerable backgrounds.
• Supporting students to manage their emotions, regulate their behaviour and develop effective coping strategies.
• Helping students engage with lessons, follow school routines and access learning.
• Implementing behaviour management strategies and promoting positive choices.
• De-escalating challenging situations calmly and professionally.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team.
• Creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where students feel valued and understood.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, resilience and strong communication skills.
• Is confident managing challenging behaviour and supporting students with a range of needs.
• Can build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.
• Takes a proactive, flexible and consistent approach.
• Has experience in behaviour support, mentoring, youth work, pastoral care or a similar role. Candidates with transferable experience are encouraged to apply, including those from care, youth work, sports coaching, psychology or other support-based backgrounds